General Comments:

Very comfortable to ride, and looks nice as a YARD ORNAMENT. Once you get it started, cross your fingers and hope it stays.

I've spent twice as much money owning the car as I did buying it. NEVER buy this car. Save yourself the time, money, and trauma. Everyone at work says what a nice car I have, meanwhile when they stick the key in their Toyota; at least it starts. One problem after another. Don't think to yourself "I'll just fix this and then that's it", because it's never just one thing. The problems with this car compound themselves one after the other.

This car is demoralizing to OWN. The only thing that ever made me feel good was looking at the car. Normally when people look at your car when you're driving down the road, it's because they are admiring your ride. In my case they are wondering why that Jag is making so much NOISE!!! DON'T BUY THIS CAR.

2001 Jaguar S-Type SE 3.0 Litre petrol from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Faults:

The remote key sometimes doesn't work, and has been like that since I bought the car.

General Comments:

The car had done approximately 100,000 kilometres when I bought it in showroom condition, and I've kept it that way.

I knew the car, and I'm stunned at reports from others regarding their problems. This car has been flawless (No, I don't work for Jaguar.) and still is apart from the remote key. I find the car very comfortable and quiet with plenty of zip when I need it.

The other reports have me worried, but I'm sure there must be plenty of S-type owners out there who have had no trouble. Why do we only hear from the owners with problems?

General Comments:

Supposed to be a luxury car... Well, powerful engine for sure, nice interior, but reliability is a shame for the price.

- Service is awfully expensive.

- Rain detector is not efficient.

- Electrochromic mirrors are not satisfying.

- Heating / Clim takes hours to work.

- Steering is much too sensible.

Handling is a nightmare, this car is DANGEROUS on wet / snowy roads.

I damaged the trunk, and during 4 month (!!!) I stayed without a replacement car, hearing only from Jaguar France "Sorry, part not available yet, we'll keep you in touch... We cannot provide you any courtesy car. Please consider renting any".

4 month without a car... I almost lost my job after paying SOOO much for purchase and service.

I will NEVER buy this crappy brand again, and I'm considering law procedures against them.